PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Shazzlefraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shazzlefraz has chosen Welcom Home (Sanitarium) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keto
vs
Shazzlefraz

183 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

173 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Shazzlefraz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shazzlefraz is looking to reverse the position.
Shazzlefraz is trying to control Keto's posture but Keto avoids it.
Shazzlefraz tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Shazzlefraz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shazzlefraz sneaks back into half guard.
Keto is thwarting Shazzlefraz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shazzlefraz wants to get back to full guard but Keto has mounted him!
Shazzlefraz is trying to escape the mount.
Keto trying to control but Shazzlefraz is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz is working to get back to half guard.
Shazzlefraz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Keto looking to secure an arm triangle but Shazzlefraz defends it well.
Shazzlefraz is trying desperately to improve position.
Keto lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shazzlefraz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Keto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shazzlefraz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shazzlefraz for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shazzlefraz tries to roll but Keto sticks to his back.
Shazzlefraz is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shazzlefraz wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz trying to control the position but Keto manages to sink in the hooks.

Keto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Shazzlefraz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Keto.
Shazzlefraz turns into Keto and is now in his guard.
Shazzlefraz landing with the ground and pound.
Shazzlefraz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Shazzlefraz from controlling successfully.
Keto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shazzlefraz throwing strikes but missing.
Shazzlefraz is working Keto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shazzlefraz won't allow Keto to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Keto has Shazzlefraz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shazzlefraz lands with a right to the head.
Shazzlefraz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keto wants to break free but Shazzlefraz has control.
Keto tries to pull guard but Shazzlefraz won't allow it.
Shazzlefraz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Keto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shazzlefraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Shazzlefraz wants to control but Keto is keeping busy.
Shazzlefraz wants to get back to full guard.
Shazzlefraz wants to control but Keto is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz tries to roll over but Keto keeps him under control.

Keto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shazzlefraz has managed to free his arm - good work.

Keto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shazzlefraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shazzlefraz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shazzlefraz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keto passes into half guard.
Shazzlefraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Keto is just content to waste time from the top position. Shazzlefraz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keto is pushing down on Shazzlefraz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shazzlefraz is fighting to maintain full guard but Keto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keto wants to stand up but Shazzlefraz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shazzlefraz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shazzlefraz is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz lands a good elbow from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shazzlefraz is on top in guard.
Keto is trying to keep Shazzlefraz in close.
Shazzlefraz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keto's head.

Keto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Shazzlefraz from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keto looking for a guillotine here but Shazzlefraz defends easily.
Shazzlefraz landing with the ground and pound.
Shazzlefraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Keto looking for a guillotine here but Shazzlefraz defends easily.
Keto working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomas Keto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shazzlefraz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keto's guard.
Keto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shazzlefraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shazzlefraz wants to stand but Keto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shazzlefraz looking to sit in guard and control but Keto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shazzlefraz wants to sweep but no luck.
Keto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sven Shazzlefraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keto misses with a takedown

and Shazzlefraz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keto won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shazzlefraz wants to control for a moment but Keto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Keto is looking to take a break and control but Shazzlefraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz is trying to control but Keto manages to pass to mount!
Keto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shazzlefraz tries to reverse the position but Keto maintains control.

Keto is working for a guillotine from mount but Shazzlefraz frees his head quite easily.
Shazzlefraz is looking to improve his position but Keto isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Shazzlefraz is having to fend off submission attempts from Keto, who is looking to sink in the choke. Keto doesn't have the hooks in though and Shazzlefraz manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Keto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Keto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keto keeping full guard, as Shazzlefraz tries to pass.
Sven Shazzlefraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shazzlefraz scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keto is trying to keep Shazzlefraz in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shazzlefraz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shazzlefraz!
Shazzlefraz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Shazzlefraz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!